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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8033962 | Skipping rope This invention is a skipping rope comprising a flexible cord and a pair of handles secured on the cord and defining there between an effective cord length wherein at least one of the said handles on the cord is an interference fit in the opening of the handle so the... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7976438 | Jump rope grip assembly having adjustable weight and number counting function A grip assembly for a jump rope includes a grip body having a first end formed with an open casing and a second end formed with a receiving space, a counter mounted in the casing, a cover mounted on the casing and abutting the counter to locate the counter between t... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7819783 | Skipping rope having improved handle Conventional skipping ropes have a generally elongate handle swivellably mounted on each end of the rope which is held by the user between the fingers and palms. In accordance with the invention, the handle is shaped like a “T” with the vertical stroke of the T ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7794369 | Jump rope with resistance hand grips An exercise device which combines the functionality of a jump rope with that of a pair of spring-operated hand-grips is herein disclosed. The device comprises two (2) conventional spring-loaded hand grips at distal ends of the rope. The rope is attached to the top o... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7727126 | Recreational rope turning device and associated method An automated jump rope exercising device includes a frame, a power operated primary drive pulley system, and a plurality of auxiliary driven pulley systems that may be operably coupled to the primary drive pulley system. Each of the auxiliary driven pulley systems m... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7662072 | Hand holding type exercising device An exercising device includes a control handle having a limit flange, a retaining ring mounted on the limit flange, a mounting seat combined with the retaining ring to limit the limit flange between the mounting seat and the retaining ring, a driven member mounted o... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7621853 | Ropeless jump rope A ropeless jump rope for simulating the jumping of rope and for calculating, recording, and displaying a variety of data relating to the use of the ropeless jump rope. A preferred embodiment comprises a housing having a grip on at least a portion thereof and a displ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7381166 | Weighted skipping exercise device A weighted skipping exercise device for cardio-aerobic exercise. A leg ring is attached to a cone element containing adjustable weights by an elongated cord. The elongated cord having a first loop end positioned within a channel around a the outer circumference of t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7354383 | Jump rope with physiological monitor A jump rope incorporates a sensor in at least one handle which contacts the hand of an exerciser holding the handle. The output signal from the sensor is provided to a microprocessor programmed to analyze the signal and derive a physiological factor of the exerciser... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341544 | Skipping rope or jump rope having improved asymmetric handle Conventional skipping ropes have a generally elongate handle swivellably mounted on each end of the rope which is held by the user between the fingers and palms. In accordance with the invention, the handle is shaped like a “T” with the vertical stroke of the T ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7329212 | Multi-exercise rotary device A multi-exercise rotary device, comprising: at least one elongate body-supported member, the body-supported member having a first end adapted to be supported by the body of the user, and a second end opposite the first end, at least one rotating member having a long... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7264309 | Method and apparatus for attaching sensors to a seat assembly A vehicle seat assembly includes a sensor assembly that is used to provide data for an occupant classification system. The data is used to determine such characteristics as seat occupant weight and position. These characteristics are used to control deployment of a ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7223211 | Skipping ropes Conventional skipping ropes have a generally elongate handle swivellably mounted on each end of the rope which is held by the user between the fingers and palms. In accordance with the invention, the handle is shaped like a “T” with the vertical stroke of the T ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7175571 | Waterfall jump rope A water spraying jump rope which is constructed by a free standing post, a water supply pipe mounted in the free standing post, a flexible hollow tubing having a plurality of orifices spaced at intervals connected to one end of the water supply pipe through a swivel... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172534 | Jump rope simulator A jump rope simulator for aerobic and anaerobic exercise having a hand-held unit comprising a handle, a base length connected to the handle, and one or more concatenated extension lengths attached to the base length. To exercise, the user grasps one or two units, im... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169094 | Circular fitness apparatus A circular fitness apparatus and method. The circular fitness apparatus includes plural flexible exercise attachments attached to a vertical pole in a hollow circular base that can be selected and used for simultaneous group or individual fitness exercises by plural... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169091 | Skipping rope or jump rope having improved asymmetric handle In accordance herewith, a handle of a skipping rope is substantially shaped like a “T” with the vertical stroke or elongate portion of the T at one end, swivellably connected to a rope, and the other end, connected to a crosspiece or transverse portion of the T.... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156779 | Power unit for jumping rope An apparatus that moves a jumping element. The apparatus includes a motorized hub that is attached to a housing. The hub can rotate a jumping element, such as a jump rope, about a horizontal axis and/or a vertical axis. The hub is connected to a motor. The jump rope... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7108616 | Lacrosse stick with replaceable modular handle section A lacrosse stick with replaceable modular handle sections includes a sectional handle, an interlocking mechanism for the sectional handle, and a head. The sectional handle includes an upper elongate section having both a top end and a locking bottom end and a lower ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101321 | Jumping or skipping plaything The jumping or skipping plaything has a flattened and twisted connector between a roller, drum or wheel at one end and an ankle ring at the other end. The connector rotates with the wheel or roller or drum relative to the ankle ring. The connector also contains day ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7056269 | Physical therapy tool The physical therapy tool comprises a large hoop with several small rings that slide around the hoop for use as a physical therapy or exercise aid. Moving the small rings around the hoop provides a measured, repeatable, and variable circumduction exercise for the ar... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048338 | Method and apparatus for attaching sensors to a seat assembly A vehicle seat assembly includes a sensor assembly that is used to provide data for an occupant classification system. The data is used to determine such characteristics as seat occupant weight and position. These characteristics are used to control deployment of a ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037243 | Cordless jump rope An exercise apparatus is provided that simulates the effects of jumping rope, but does not utilize an actual rope. Two handles are provided similar in appearance to jump rope handles. At the end of the handle, where the rope would typically be, a donut-shaped enclos... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7008353 | Martial arts, boxing and personal training device A martial arts training device comprising a stand having a base and at least one substantially vertically extending arm extending up from the base. There is also at least one guide coupled to the stand which is for guiding a user in performing exercises. In addition... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6910973 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device includes a grip including a grip bore, a shaft including a shaft bore, a tension cord received within the grip bore and the shaft bore, a first securing device configured to prevent the tension cord from slipping out of the grip bore and... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6752746 | Adjustable jump rope apparatus with adjustable weight and length An adjustable jump rope apparatus allows easy and quick adjustment of the jump rope length by inserting and threading the jump rope through grooves around a ball-shaped bearing member, and then attaching the end of the jump rope to the body of the jump rope with a c... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6740011 | Device for exercising foot muscle A device is designed to exercise foot muscle and is formed of a base on which two rotary mounts are disposed. The rotary mounts are provided with two upright fastening plates, each having a fastening hole. Two footrests are provided in the underside with two pivotin... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6736763 | Jump rope device It includes a pair of handles, a jump rope, and a pair of ball chains. Each handle has a recess and a cover. The ball chain has several ball units linearly connected. This ball chain has a first fixing portion to connect with the jump rope and a second fixing portio... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6726604 | Sport jump apparatus The Sport Jump Apparatus is a jumping apparatus for developing a human's alacrity and also provides an aerobic, anaerobic, and physical exercise to the body. The human's alacrity is the ability to act quickly and move rapidly using both mental and physical skills in... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6695671 | Amusement device or plaything An amusement device, particularly for use by children for jumping or skipping, has a ring through which one foot is placed, and a tube or rod extending therefrom with a wheel at the far end of the rod or tube. The wheel contains some small lamps and a gen... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6645123 | Jump rope apparatus The present invention is for an apparatus which provides an automatic method for turning both ends of jump rope. Providing a hands free method for turning a jump rope eliminates the need for parents or other children to turn the rope manually. This allows... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634994 | Jump rope device The jump rope device employs DC motors to rotate two ropes and a dual closed loop control system is used to synchronize the turning movements of the two ropes. An infrared beam is used to monitor the use of the machine by a user. Each motor housing is mou... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6595900 | Jump rope A jump rope handle for a jump rope. The jump rope comprises a handle portion having a receiving area. The handle portion has a non-linear axis which is adapted to be held by a hand of a user which does not require any bending of the wrist of the hand of t... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6544149 | Skipping ropes Conventional skipping ropes have a generally elongate handle swivellably mounted on each end of the rope which is held by the user between the fingers and palms. In accordance with the invention, the handle is shaped like a "T" with the vertical stroke of... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6524226 | Exercise device An exercise device including a pair of elastic bands, the inner ends of which are joined together by a releasable fastener. The outer ends of the elastic bands are each provided with a lateral handle and a longitudinal handle. To gain exercise, a user may... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6422978 | Exercise rope A jump rope consisting of an elongated cord extending between a pair of handles. The cord has a pair of end portions connected to the handles, a mid portion and a pair of intermediate portions between the mid portion and the end portions. Each of the inte... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6409636 | Electronic jump rope An electronic jump rope that generates beat tracks or sound segments in response to user actuation of switches is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic jump rope is provided with a first handle (12), a second handle (14) and a flexible element (16)... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6406407 | Jump rope device A compact, lightweight, safe and convenient jump rope assembly that allows quick and easy attachment and detachment of an end attachment device to and from a great variety of support surfaces and thereby promotes and encourages aerobic and educational pla... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6010429 | Interactive aerobic exercise machine An interactive aerobic exercise machine has a support frame assembly with two parallel, spaced apart vertical frames, an obstacle rod rotatably mounted on each vertical frame, and a motor for rotating each obstacle rod at selected rotation speeds. The rot... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6001048 | Musical jump rope A musical jump rope continuously plays a number of pre-programmed songs, and at the same time provides a display with multiple colored or white incandescent lights. At least one of the jump rope handles comprises: (1) a battery power source, (2) a pre-pro... | 12/14/1999 |
